St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-17
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
The Issue With the Brotherhood
Becoming an Important Matter.


Becoming an Important Matter.
NEW YORK. Nov. 16.-Base ball men
crowded the corridors of the Fifth Ave
nue. hotel this morning, and nothing but
base ball and the convention was talked
of. The probable action of the league
toward the brotherhood was the chief
topic of conversation. The general
opinion was that the brotherhood would
be recognized, although none of the
delegates would commit himself. John
Ward said that he thought the
new rules would be advantageous, and
plan of forming Eastern and Western
associations. The directors of the
league held meeting this morning and
formally awarded the championship to
Detroit. The application Of AL Nichols,
who has been on the black list for
several years, for reinstatement, was re-
fused after but little debate. The con-
vention met shortly after noon and
adopted the changes in the rules ap-
proved at Pitsburg on Monday. Then
recess was taken. There is much spec
ulationas to the deals in players. 1t is
thought the weaker clubs will be ma
teriafly strengthened. John Ward is
indignant at the assertion that the
brotherhOOd's methods have been
unbusinesslike. He was sure
that the organization had done nothing
like the action of Washington, Indian
apolis and Detroit, who. it is charged
have engaged in a deal by which the
first two will each receive player from
the latter by promising to vote for the
percentage system, which Detroit de-
mands. He added that Paul Hines
would not sign with Indianapolis unless
the brotherhOOd'S demands are agreed
to. Rumor has it that Manager Fogel,
of Indianapolis,
WILL MAKE CHARGES
against another manager, who, as al
legged, endeavOred to injure the standing
of the indianapolis club during trip
through the West. 1t is said that strong
efforts have been made to have FOgel
compromise the matter, without avail.
No player will be transferred until the
East and West question is settled.
At the close of the days session Pres
ident Young said that the convention
had been engaged entirely on the work
of reconstruction of the constitution
and that the brotherhood matter would
not be discussed until tomorrow. The
first change adopted in the constitution
was the striking out of the words,
rule fOrbidding Sunday playing. The
rule now stands in its original form.
The expunged amendment was adopted
last year to enable the st. Louis club to
play with the Northwestern league
clubs on Sunday. Secretary Young was
reelected. During the day the COM
mittee of the brotherhood, Ward. of the
New Yorks, Morrill,, of the Bostons. and
Hanlon, of the DetrOits, waited at the
Barrett house for summons before the
association, but the latter were too bus
lily engaged to see them. The following
correspondence passed:
sTo. n. E. Young. Chairman, etc
The committee of the brotherhood will
be at the Barrett house during the con-
tinuanee of the meeting, where it will
be pleased to receive any communica-
ton from the league.
JOHN M. WARD, President"
"John M. Ward. Esq.-Dear Sir: The
league, owing to press of regular bust
ness, have been unable to consider your
communication, but hope to take it up
when shall notify you of
their action. Yours very respectfully,
N. E. YOUNG, President.
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